Chapel Point RD over Wills Branch
FairCharles County, Maryland · 1.1 MI S Locust Grove DR · Structure no. 200000CH0015030
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- Daily traffic
- 838
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chapel Point RD over Wills Branch is a steel culvert carrying Chapel Point RD over Wills Branch in Charles County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chapel Point RD over Wills Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chapel Point RD over Wills Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Chapel Point RD over Wills Branch carry?
About 838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chapel Point RD over Wills Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns Chapel Point RD over Wills Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.